Overview
- Tennis standouts Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka won the Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year in Madrid on Monday, capping dominant 2025 seasons.
- Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open due to a right wrist issue, received his award wearing a cast, and said test results could lead him to skip Roland Garros.
- Paris Saint‑Germain earned Team of the Year after a trophy‑laden campaign that included a first UEFA Champions League title and domestic wins.
- Lando Norris took Breakthrough of the Year after his first Formula One crown, while Rory McIlroy claimed Comeback of the Year for completing the career Grand Slam at the 2025 Masters.
- Other honorees included Lamine Yamal, Chloe Kim, Gabriel Araújo, Toni Kroos and Nadia Comăneci, at a ceremony hosted by Novak Djokovic and Eileen Gu and decided by the 69‑member Laureus Academy.